Turaki-Led PDP NWC Hails Oyo Court Judgment Affirming 2025 Ibadan Convention
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party led by Tanimu Turaki has applauded the Oyo State High Court for affirming the legitimacy of the party’s November 2025 Ibadan National Convention. Delivering judgment in Ibadan, Justice Ladiran Akintola upheld the validity of the convention held on November 15 and 16, 2025, where Turaki was […]
Police Arrest 286 Criminal Suspects in Ondo, Recover 75 Exhibits in Major Security Sweep
The Nigeria Police Force, Ondo State Command, has arrested 286 criminal suspects in a sweeping security crackdown across Ondo State between January and March 2026. The arrests, announced at the command headquarters in Akure, highlight intensified efforts to combat kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism and other violent crimes threatening public safety. Ondo State Commissioner of Police, […]
Money Laundering: Court Voids Abubakar Malami’s Bail, Orders Remand in Kuje
A fresh twist has emerged in the high-profile money laundering trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, as a Federal High Court in Abuja voided his earlier bail and ordered his remand in the Kuje Correctional Centre. The ruling followed the reassignment of the alleged N8.7bn money laundering case, prompting the court to […]
Olivia Dean Ignites Manchester Before Brit Awards 2026
Manchester’s historic Albert Hall pulsed with energy as Olivia Dean delivered a glowing, soul-infused performance just days before the Brit Awards 2026. Greeted by deafening chants of “Dean-o!”, the British singer-songwriter appeared both humbled and amused by the crowd’s football-style devotion. The intimate charity concert showcased tracks from her acclaimed second album, The Art Of […]
Power Output Drops to 4,300MW as Gas Supply Shrinks 57% – NISO
National electricity transmission lines and grid infrastructure in Nigeria amid reduced power generation due to gas supply shortage. Nigeria’s electricity generation has dropped sharply to an average of 4,300 megawatts (MW) following a 57 per cent shortfall in gas supply to thermal power plants, according to the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO). The system operator […]
Paramount Set for $111bn Warner Bros Takeover After Netflix Backs Out
Paramount Skydance is poised to take over Warner Bros. Discovery in a blockbuster $111bn (£82.2bn) deal after Netflix officially withdrew from the bidding war. Warner Bros confirmed that Paramount’s revised offer of $31 per share was “superior” to Netflix’s proposal. Netflix declined to raise its previous $82bn offer, with co-chief executives Ted Sarandos and Greg […]
Magda Szubanski in Remission After Stage Four Mantle Cell Lymphoma Battle
Australian actress and comedian Magda Szubanski has announced she is in remission following treatment for stage four mantle cell lymphoma, a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer. The 64-year-old performer shared the encouraging health update on social media, revealing she has completed chemotherapy. While remission is not considered a cure, Szubanski said doctors are […]
Heavy Metal Legend Neil Murray Returns to the Stage with Local Theatre Group
At 75, rock veteran Neil Murray is proving that passion for music never fades. The former bassist of Whitesnake and Black Sabbath has swapped global arenas for community theatre, joining Selkirk Musical Theatre Group’s production of We Will Rock You in the Scottish Borders. Murray, originally from Gattonside near Melrose, rose to international fame in […]
JAMB Warns Centres Against Charging Above ₦8,700 for 2026 UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to report any Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre charging above the officially approved fees. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, the board dismissed claims that it had increased the 2026 UTME registration fee. JAMB […]
Army, NUJ Deepen Civil-Military Cooperation in Sokoto
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Bemgha Koughna, has reaffirmed the military’s commitment to stronger collaboration with journalists in Sokoto State to enhance security operations and build public confidence. Speaking during a courtesy visit by executives of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto […]